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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.03, 194.67 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.03, 194.67 and 124.56 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.03 : 194.67 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.03/194.67 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.03x = 194.67 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.03x = 24,248.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,248.10/141.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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